L.A.B – Live form The Hordern

Supported by Stan Walker & Corrella

New Zealand’s L.A.B are set to return to Sydney this coming summer, celebrating the release of their new album L.A.B VI. This show will see them return to Sydney for the first time in over two years, bringing with them fellow Kiwis Stan Walker & Corrella.

L.A.B. will take over Sydney’s Hordern, right here at the Entertianment Quarter on 8th March 2025 -with special guests Stan Walker and Corrella.

Following on from the release of their number one new album L.A.B VI, 2024 has seen the band sell out shows in NZ and the United States already. The band will return to Australia in February for a run of shows that will see them playing tracks from their much-loved catalogue, including tracks from L.A.B VI for the first time in Australia. Their last tour in 2023 sold-out shows across the country, with these shows expected to repeat.

Returning for his first show in Sydney in over five years, Stan Walker is no stranger to Australian audiences. With close to two decades experience as an artist, cultural leader and storyteller, Walker will be playing some of his biggest tracks in these cities for the first time, including ‘Bigger’, ‘I AM’ and ‘Māori Ki Te Ao’.

This show will see Corrella making the journey to Sydney for the first time. With a new album set to be released before the end of 2024, don’t miss this chance to catch one of NZ music’s brightest new stars as part of this great lineup.

After selling out their last visits to Sydney, this show will give audiences a chance to catch the finest music NZ has to offer at one massive night. Don’t miss L.A.B’s return to Australia this coming summer.

L.A.B’s groove blends an eclectic mix of reggae, electronic, blues, funk and rock – all combining to create a sound entirely their own.

Their chart accomplishments include all six albums reaching platinum status, alongside 20 platinum singles & 14 gold singles. The biggest of these include Why Oh Why (six-times-Platinum), Controller (nine-times-Platinum) & In the Air (12-times-Platinum in NZ and Gold in Australia).

Formed by drummer & producer Brad Kora, L.A.B comprises his brother Stu Kora, Ara Adams Tamatea, Miharo Gregory & frontman Joel Shadbolt. L.A.B released their debut album in 2017, releasing a new album every year since. Their fifth album, L.A.B V, debuted at Number One on the Official Album Charts, their second Number One album.

L.A.B continue to assert themselves as one of NZ’s hardest-working acts, with no signs of slowing down. Their new album L.A.B VI went straight to Number One, and features the singles Follow – Edit, Take It Away, Casanova & Oh No (Pt. 2).

To buy tickets and more info: www.thehordern.com.au

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